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Indigenous Reading List: Truth and Reconciliation

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These titles are a guide for readers seeking more knowledge about reconciliation and Indigenous cultures. The works consider the broader context, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, stories and memoirs, and local viewpoints.

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8th Fire

8th Fire

Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward

DVD - 2012

A moving documentary focusing on Canada's relationship with First Nations communities and the way forward. "8TH Fire" draws from an Anishinaabe ...Show more A moving documentary focusing on Canada's relationship with First Nations communities and the way forward. "8TH Fire" draws from an Anishinaabe prophecy that declares now is the time for Aboriginal peoples and the settler community to come together and build the "8TH Fire" of justice and harmony. Show less

A moving documentary focusing on Canada's relationship with First Nations communities and the way forward. "8TH Fire" draws from an Anishinaabe ...Show more A moving documentary focusing on Canada's relationship with First Nations communities and the way forward. "8TH Fire" draws from an Anishinaabe prophecy that declares now is the time for Aboriginal peoples and the settler community to come together and build the "8TH Fire" of justice and harmony. Show less

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Children of the Broken Treaty

Children of the Broken Treaty

Canada's Lost Promise and One Girl's Dream

by Angus, Charlie

Unknown - 2015

This revealing read exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country’s history. Inspired ...Show more This revealing read exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country’s history. Inspired by Shannen Koostachin, a young woman from Attawapiskat First Nation, it offers insight into how Canada deliberately denied First Nations children their basic human rights. Show less

This revealing read exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country’s history. Inspired ...Show more This revealing read exposes a system of apartheid in Canada that led to the largest youth-driven human rights movement in the country’s history. Inspired by Shannen Koostachin, a young woman from Attawapiskat First Nation, it offers insight into how Canada deliberately denied First Nations children their basic human rights. Show less

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#IdleNoMore

#IdleNoMore

And the Remaking of Canada

by Coates, Ken

Book - 2015

Idle No More is an ongoing protest movement, founded by four women in Saskatchewan. The movement is in response to Indigenous treaty rights issues. Idle N...Show more Idle No More is an ongoing protest movement, founded by four women in Saskatchewan. The movement is in response to Indigenous treaty rights issues. Idle No More is a declaration of Indigenous identity, a protest in which Aboriginal people have declared that they are a vital and necessary part of Canada's future. Show less

Idle No More is an ongoing protest movement, founded by four women in Saskatchewan. The movement is in response to Indigenous treaty rights issues. Idle N...Show more Idle No More is an ongoing protest movement, founded by four women in Saskatchewan. The movement is in response to Indigenous treaty rights issues. Idle No More is a declaration of Indigenous identity, a protest in which Aboriginal people have declared that they are a vital and necessary part of Canada's future. Show less

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Clearing the Plains

Clearing the Plains

Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life

by Daschuk, James W.

Book - 2013

An examination of how Canada took advantage of famine, flooding, legislation, and treaties in an attempt to exterminate Indigenous Peoples. Daschuk consid...Show more An examination of how Canada took advantage of famine, flooding, legislation, and treaties in an attempt to exterminate Indigenous Peoples. Daschuk considers how Indigenous Peoples now experience poverty, racism, and violence as a result of these actions, and that understanding, empathy, and reconciliation are essential to moving forward. Show less

An examination of how Canada took advantage of famine, flooding, legislation, and treaties in an attempt to exterminate Indigenous Peoples. Daschuk consid...Show more An examination of how Canada took advantage of famine, flooding, legislation, and treaties in an attempt to exterminate Indigenous Peoples. Daschuk considers how Indigenous Peoples now experience poverty, racism, and violence as a result of these actions, and that understanding, empathy, and reconciliation are essential to moving forward. Show less

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Peace Pipe Dreams

Peace Pipe Dreams

The Truth About Lies About Indians

by Dennis, Darrell

Book - 2014

With a good dose of satire, humour, and irreverence, Darrell Dennis untangles some of the truths, misconceptions, and myths about First Nations. He consid...Show more With a good dose of satire, humour, and irreverence, Darrell Dennis untangles some of the truths, misconceptions, and myths about First Nations. He considers important questions about the European-Native interactions in North America. An entertaining and enlightening read. Show less

With a good dose of satire, humour, and irreverence, Darrell Dennis untangles some of the truths, misconceptions, and myths about First Nations. He consid...Show more With a good dose of satire, humour, and irreverence, Darrell Dennis untangles some of the truths, misconceptions, and myths about First Nations. He considers important questions about the European-Native interactions in North America. An entertaining and enlightening read. Show less

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The Inconvenient Indian

The Inconvenient Indian

A Curious Account of Native People in North America

by King, Thomas

Book - 2012

Winner of the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize, "The Inconvenient Indian" is a powerful work; a personal meditation on what it means to be "Indian&quo...Show more Winner of the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize, "The Inconvenient Indian" is a powerful work; a personal meditation on what it means to be "Indian" in North America. It is an accessible read, at times hilarious and then heartbreaking, for everyone who seeks some understanding of Indigenous Peoples and the impact of the past on their future. Show less

Winner of the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize, "The Inconvenient Indian" is a powerful work; a personal meditation on what it means to be "Indian&quo...Show more Winner of the 2014 RBC Taylor Prize, "The Inconvenient Indian" is a powerful work; a personal meditation on what it means to be "Indian" in North America. It is an accessible read, at times hilarious and then heartbreaking, for everyone who seeks some understanding of Indigenous Peoples and the impact of the past on their future. Show less

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Unsettling Canada

Unsettling Canada

A National Wake-up Call

by Manuel, Arthur

Book - 2015

Arthur Manuel, a Secwepemc leader and an Indigenous activist, in collaboration with Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson, a Syilx (Okanagan) businessmen of We...Show more Arthur Manuel, a Secwepemc leader and an Indigenous activist, in collaboration with Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson, a Syilx (Okanagan) businessmen of Westbank First Nation, offers insight into the colonialization of Canada and the subsequent struggle for Indigenous rights in Canada. Show less

Arthur Manuel, a Secwepemc leader and an Indigenous activist, in collaboration with Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson, a Syilx (Okanagan) businessmen of We...Show more Arthur Manuel, a Secwepemc leader and an Indigenous activist, in collaboration with Grand Chief Ronald M. Derrickson, a Syilx (Okanagan) businessmen of Westbank First Nation, offers insight into the colonialization of Canada and the subsequent struggle for Indigenous rights in Canada. Show less

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Those Who Know

Those Who Know

Profiles of Alberta's Native Elders

by Meili, Dianne

Book - 2012

Dianne Meili’s account of her travels through Alberta, where she interviewed healers, visionaries, storytellers, and spiritualists, is filled with interes...Show more Dianne Meili’s account of her travels through Alberta, where she interviewed healers, visionaries, storytellers, and spiritualists, is filled with interesting stories of what life was like for Aboriginal elders, those who devoted their lives to preserving the wisdom and spirituality of their ancestors. Show less

Dianne Meili’s account of her travels through Alberta, where she interviewed healers, visionaries, storytellers, and spiritualists, is filled with interes...Show more Dianne Meili’s account of her travels through Alberta, where she interviewed healers, visionaries, storytellers, and spiritualists, is filled with interesting stories of what life was like for Aboriginal elders, those who devoted their lives to preserving the wisdom and spirituality of their ancestors. Show less

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Surviving Canada

Surviving Canada

Indigenous Peoples Celebrate 150 Years of Betrayal

Book - 2017

A collection of reflections, poems, essays, interviews, song lyrics, and illustrations by people from coast to coast. In their own words, they share thoug...Show more A collection of reflections, poems, essays, interviews, song lyrics, and illustrations by people from coast to coast. In their own words, they share thoughts about Indigenous Peoples' complicated relationship with Canada, and challenge all Canadians to improve relations with and conditions for the continent’s Indigenous Peoples. Show less

A collection of reflections, poems, essays, interviews, song lyrics, and illustrations by people from coast to coast. In their own words, they share thoug...Show more A collection of reflections, poems, essays, interviews, song lyrics, and illustrations by people from coast to coast. In their own words, they share thoughts about Indigenous Peoples' complicated relationship with Canada, and challenge all Canadians to improve relations with and conditions for the continent’s Indigenous Peoples. Show less

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Seven Fallen Feathers

Seven Fallen Feathers

Racism, Death, and Hard Truths in A Northern City

by Talaga, Tanya

Book - 2017

In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from a residential school. From 2010 to 2011, seven Indigenous...Show more In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from a residential school. From 2010 to 2011, seven Indigenous high school students died in Ontario, where they were forced to attend school far away from home. Selected for the Canada Reads 2018 Long List "Seven Fallen Feathers" explores the Canadian Education System in relation to Indigenous communities. Show less

In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from a residential school. From 2010 to 2011, seven Indigenous...Show more In 1966, 12-year-old Chanie Wenjack froze to death on the railway tracks after running away from a residential school. From 2010 to 2011, seven Indigenous high school students died in Ontario, where they were forced to attend school far away from home. Selected for the Canada Reads 2018 Long List "Seven Fallen Feathers" explores the Canadian Education System in relation to Indigenous communities. Show less

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Indigenous Writes

Indigenous Writes

A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in Canada

by Vowel, Chelsea

Book - 2016

In 31 essays, Chelsea Vowel, a Métis writer, lawyer and teacher, from manitow-sâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, sparks an important dialogue about the re...Show more In 31 essays, Chelsea Vowel, a Métis writer, lawyer and teacher, from manitow-sâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, sparks an important dialogue about the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada. With a clear and conversational tone, it is informative and accessible. Show less

In 31 essays, Chelsea Vowel, a Métis writer, lawyer and teacher, from manitow-sâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, sparks an important dialogue about the re...Show more In 31 essays, Chelsea Vowel, a Métis writer, lawyer and teacher, from manitow-sâkahikan (Lac Ste. Anne) Alberta, sparks an important dialogue about the relationship between Indigenous Peoples and Canada. With a clear and conversational tone, it is informative and accessible. Show less

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My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell

My Decade at Old Sun, My Lifetime of Hell

by Bear Chief, Arthur

Book - 2016

Arthur Bear Chief recalls the horrific abuse that he endured as a child during the ten years that he was forced to live at Old Sun Residential School on t...Show more Arthur Bear Chief recalls the horrific abuse that he endured as a child during the ten years that he was forced to live at Old Sun Residential School on the Siksika reserve near Gleichen, Alberta. This is essential reading for Albertans looking to understand the legacy of residential schools that continues to torment Indigenous individuals today. Show less

Arthur Bear Chief recalls the horrific abuse that he endured as a child during the ten years that he was forced to live at Old Sun Residential School on t...Show more Arthur Bear Chief recalls the horrific abuse that he endured as a child during the ten years that he was forced to live at Old Sun Residential School on the Siksika reserve near Gleichen, Alberta. This is essential reading for Albertans looking to understand the legacy of residential schools that continues to torment Indigenous individuals today. Show less

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NAPI

NAPI

[the Trixter : A Blackfoot Graphic Novel]

by EagleSpeaker, Jason

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Jason EagleSpeaker takes up the Blackfoot tradition of storytelling as a way of knowing through his graphic novels. This novel centers on Napi (or Old Man...Show more Jason EagleSpeaker takes up the Blackfoot tradition of storytelling as a way of knowing through his graphic novels. This novel centers on Napi (or Old Man), who is integral to the Blackfoot people as a creator, a teacher, a shapeshifter, a trickster, a hero, and a murderer, depending on the storyteller. Haunting imagery and rich prose convey the complex history of a culture that is thousands of years old. Show less

Jason EagleSpeaker takes up the Blackfoot tradition of storytelling as a way of knowing through his graphic novels. This novel centers on Napi (or Old Man...Show more Jason EagleSpeaker takes up the Blackfoot tradition of storytelling as a way of knowing through his graphic novels. This novel centers on Napi (or Old Man), who is integral to the Blackfoot people as a creator, a teacher, a shapeshifter, a trickster, a hero, and a murderer, depending on the storyteller. Haunting imagery and rich prose convey the complex history of a culture that is thousands of years old. Show less

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UNeducation

UNeducation

A Residential School Graphic Novel, Volume 1

by EagleSpeaker, Jason

Graphic Novel - 2014

Some traumas cannot be captured in words: they are the unspeakable haunted parts of the body and the mind that go beyond everyday understanding. EagleSpea...Show more Some traumas cannot be captured in words: they are the unspeakable haunted parts of the body and the mind that go beyond everyday understanding. EagleSpeaker's graphic novel depicts the trauma of "uneducation" that residential schools inflicted upon Indigenous children to sever them from their history, family, and culture in order to "kill the Indian in the child". Show less

Some traumas cannot be captured in words: they are the unspeakable haunted parts of the body and the mind that go beyond everyday understanding. EagleSpea...Show more Some traumas cannot be captured in words: they are the unspeakable haunted parts of the body and the mind that go beyond everyday understanding. EagleSpeaker's graphic novel depicts the trauma of "uneducation" that residential schools inflicted upon Indigenous children to sever them from their history, family, and culture in order to "kill the Indian in the child". Show less

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The Story of the Blackfoot People

The Story of the Blackfoot People

Nitsitapiisinni

Book - 2013

Calgary's Glenbow Museum approached Blackfoot elders and leaders in the hopes of creating an exhibit about the diverse history and culture of the Blackfoo...Show more Calgary's Glenbow Museum approached Blackfoot elders and leaders in the hopes of creating an exhibit about the diverse history and culture of the Blackfoot people. The collaboration generated this important collection of stories, as well as a virtual exhibit on the Glenbow's website which continues to educate and foster curiosity about Indigenous teachings. Show less

Calgary's Glenbow Museum approached Blackfoot elders and leaders in the hopes of creating an exhibit about the diverse history and culture of the Blackfoo...Show more Calgary's Glenbow Museum approached Blackfoot elders and leaders in the hopes of creating an exhibit about the diverse history and culture of the Blackfoot people. The collaboration generated this important collection of stories, as well as a virtual exhibit on the Glenbow's website which continues to educate and foster curiosity about Indigenous teachings. Show less

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We Are Coming Home!

We Are Coming Home!

Repatriation and the Restoration of Blackfoot Cultural Confidence

eBook - 2014

Gerald Conaty's anthology outlines the events that led to the creation of the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act (FNSCORA). In 1990,...Show more Gerald Conaty's anthology outlines the events that led to the creation of the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act (FNSCORA). In 1990, Conaty was hired by the Glenbow Museum to facilitate relationships with Alberta's Indigenous population. One of the major acts of repatriation was returning sacred objects to Indigenous communities. This collection of stories reveals that acts of reconciliation are both attainable and necessary for Indigenous cultures to find healing in the wake of colonization. Show less

Gerald Conaty's anthology outlines the events that led to the creation of the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act (FNSCORA). In 1990,...Show more Gerald Conaty's anthology outlines the events that led to the creation of the First Nations Sacred Ceremonial Objects Repatriation Act (FNSCORA). In 1990, Conaty was hired by the Glenbow Museum to facilitate relationships with Alberta's Indigenous population. One of the major acts of repatriation was returning sacred objects to Indigenous communities. This collection of stories reveals that acts of reconciliation are both attainable and necessary for Indigenous cultures to find healing in the wake of colonization. Show less

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Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, Volume One: Summary

Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future

by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Book - 2015

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was part of a response to the abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples through the residential school syste...Show more The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was part of a response to the abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples through the residential school system and the legacy of those institutions. The Commission, officially established on June 2, 2008, completed in December 2015. Upon closing, the commission issued a document identifying 94 "Calls to Action" to "redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation". Show less

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was part of a response to the abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples through the residential school syste...Show more The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada was part of a response to the abuse inflicted on Indigenous Peoples through the residential school system and the legacy of those institutions. The Commission, officially established on June 2, 2008, completed in December 2015. Upon closing, the commission issued a document identifying 94 "Calls to Action" to "redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation". Show less

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Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future

Honouring the Truth, Reconciling for the Future

Summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

by Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

Book - 2015

This summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, released in 2015, provides the public at large with a more accessible read of the larger document. This summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, released in 2015, provides the public at large with a more accessible read of the larger document. Show less

This summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, released in 2015, provides the public at large with a more accessible read of the larger document. This summary of the Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, released in 2015, provides the public at large with a more accessible read of the larger document. Show less

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Residential Schools

Residential Schools

The Devastating Impact on Canada's Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Findings and Calls for Action

by Florence, Melanie

Book - 2016

Melanie Florence is an award-winning writer of Cree and Scottish heritage. This book, aimed at school-aged children, was inspired by the experiences of h...Show more Melanie Florence is an award-winning writer of Cree and Scottish heritage. This book, aimed at school-aged children, was inspired by the experiences of her grandfather. Through historical photographs, documents, and first-person narratives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, it offers an account of those who survived residential schools. Show less

Melanie Florence is an award-winning writer of Cree and Scottish heritage. This book, aimed at school-aged children, was inspired by the experiences of h...Show more Melanie Florence is an award-winning writer of Cree and Scottish heritage. This book, aimed at school-aged children, was inspired by the experiences of her grandfather. Through historical photographs, documents, and first-person narratives from First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people, it offers an account of those who survived residential schools. Show less

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Our Story

Our Story

Aboriginal Voices on Canada's Past

Book - 2004

This beautifully illustrated collection of stories by some of Canada's most celebrated Aboriginal writers brings together an array of voices from across t...Show more This beautifully illustrated collection of stories by some of Canada's most celebrated Aboriginal writers brings together an array of voices from across the country and explores Aboriginal peoples' experiences of our shared history. Written with insight and humour, the stories will help all Canadians understand the forces and experiences that have made us who we are. Show less

This beautifully illustrated collection of stories by some of Canada's most celebrated Aboriginal writers brings together an array of voices from across t...Show more This beautifully illustrated collection of stories by some of Canada's most celebrated Aboriginal writers brings together an array of voices from across the country and explores Aboriginal peoples' experiences of our shared history. Written with insight and humour, the stories will help all Canadians understand the forces and experiences that have made us who we are. Show less

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#NotYourPrincess

#NotYourPrincess

Voices of Native American Women

Book - 2017

The powerful voices of Indigenous women resonate in this eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that express the experience of being a ...Show more The powerful voices of Indigenous women resonate in this eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that express the experience of being a Native woman. For generations Indigenous women have been dismissed and disrespected. This collection explores the legacy of their pain, but also is representative of these women unburdening themselves and reclaiming their rich history. Show less

The powerful voices of Indigenous women resonate in this eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that express the experience of being a ...Show more The powerful voices of Indigenous women resonate in this eclectic collection of poems, essays, interviews, and art that express the experience of being a Native woman. For generations Indigenous women have been dismissed and disrespected. This collection explores the legacy of their pain, but also is representative of these women unburdening themselves and reclaiming their rich history. Show less

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Urban Tribes

Urban Tribes

Native Americans in the City

Book - 2015

Lisa Charleyboy's anthology captures the little explored lives of Indigenous people living in American cities. Today, the majority of Indigenous folks do ...Show more Lisa Charleyboy's anthology captures the little explored lives of Indigenous people living in American cities. Today, the majority of Indigenous folks do not live on reserves: they inhabit urban spaces, colonized spaces, that largely do not reflect or acknowledge their existence. How do young Indigenous individuals hold on to their history and culture outside of reserves? This collection of stories illustrates the challenges and triumphs of Indigenous North Americans whose existence in urban spaces is radical by resisting the colonial narrative that permeates Western culture. Show less

Lisa Charleyboy's anthology captures the little explored lives of Indigenous people living in American cities. Today, the majority of Indigenous folks do ...Show more Lisa Charleyboy's anthology captures the little explored lives of Indigenous people living in American cities. Today, the majority of Indigenous folks do not live on reserves: they inhabit urban spaces, colonized spaces, that largely do not reflect or acknowledge their existence. How do young Indigenous individuals hold on to their history and culture outside of reserves? This collection of stories illustrates the challenges and triumphs of Indigenous North Americans whose existence in urban spaces is radical by resisting the colonial narrative that permeates Western culture. Show less

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Secret Path

Secret Path

by Downie, Gordon

Graphic Novel - 2016

Secret Path is a graphic novel, illustrated by Canadian artist Jeff Lemire, that accompanies Gordon Downie's album on the true story of Chanie “Charlie” W...Show more Secret Path is a graphic novel, illustrated by Canadian artist Jeff Lemire, that accompanies Gordon Downie's album on the true story of Chanie “Charlie” Wenjack. Wenjack froze to death in 1966 while attempting to escape Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. His home on a reserve was more than 600km away. Wenjack's story demonstrates the atrocious nature of residential schools where many Indigenous children died trying to escape and return home to their families. Show less

Secret Path is a graphic novel, illustrated by Canadian artist Jeff Lemire, that accompanies Gordon Downie's album on the true story of Chanie “Charlie” W...Show more Secret Path is a graphic novel, illustrated by Canadian artist Jeff Lemire, that accompanies Gordon Downie's album on the true story of Chanie “Charlie” Wenjack. Wenjack froze to death in 1966 while attempting to escape Cecilia Jeffrey Indian Residential School in Kenora, Ontario. His home on a reserve was more than 600km away. Wenjack's story demonstrates the atrocious nature of residential schools where many Indigenous children died trying to escape and return home to their families. Show less

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Secret Path

Secret Path

For Chanie Wenjack

by Downie, Gordon

Unknown - 2016

Listen to Downie's ten song album while you read the graphic novel of the same title. Downie's music provides a haunting soundtrack to accompany the horri...Show more Listen to Downie's ten song album while you read the graphic novel of the same title. Downie's music provides a haunting soundtrack to accompany the horrible and heartbreaking story of Chanie "Charlie" Wenjack, an Indigenous boy who died while attempting to escape a residential school. Show less

Listen to Downie's ten song album while you read the graphic novel of the same title. Downie's music provides a haunting soundtrack to accompany the horri...Show more Listen to Downie's ten song album while you read the graphic novel of the same title. Downie's music provides a haunting soundtrack to accompany the horrible and heartbreaking story of Chanie "Charlie" Wenjack, an Indigenous boy who died while attempting to escape a residential school. Show less

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A Really Good Brown Girl

A Really Good Brown Girl

by Dumont, Marilyn

Book - 1996

Marilyn Dumont's poetry explores the intersection of marginalization and privilege, as well as what it means to be a Métis woman living in Canada today. D...Show more Marilyn Dumont's poetry explores the intersection of marginalization and privilege, as well as what it means to be a Métis woman living in Canada today. Dumont critiques the fetishization of Indigenous culture and the hypocrisy of the Canadian narrative of diversity and inclusion that fails to address the history of genocide against her ancestors. Dumont's writing is satirical, witty, and heart-wrenching as she takes on misconceptions and misrepresentations of Indigenous culture. Show less

Marilyn Dumont's poetry explores the intersection of marginalization and privilege, as well as what it means to be a Métis woman living in Canada today. D...Show more Marilyn Dumont's poetry explores the intersection of marginalization and privilege, as well as what it means to be a Métis woman living in Canada today. Dumont critiques the fetishization of Indigenous culture and the hypocrisy of the Canadian narrative of diversity and inclusion that fails to address the history of genocide against her ancestors. Dumont's writing is satirical, witty, and heart-wrenching as she takes on misconceptions and misrepresentations of Indigenous culture. Show less

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